Diary of a Deckhand

Some photographs from 2009

Another cracking year for us.  Here are some photographs from our travels.

The first snows of 2009 in February.

A suffolk cross sheep in the snow

Wooooooonk

Stenness in the snow

A frozen sea

We went to Fraserburgh for refitting the boat.

Fraserburgh fishing boats

Sleeping boats

We went diving.

Inside the Tabarka

We lost people close to us.

A cycle ride to remember Paul

We met some interesting people…..

Hairy Fairy

We had weird weather….

Tornado over Flotta

We enjoyed the summer days….

Pier jumping

We found things long forgotten….

Nazi plate from Gutter Sound

We met new friends…

Dolphins in Scapa Flow

We visited Shetland….

Sumburgh puffin

The bell from the Leonatus

We played with the coastguard….

Oscar Charlie coming to pick up his winchman.

We dived Scapa Flow some more…

The boys in Scapa

We remembered those who will never be forgotten…

Gravestone in Lyness Cemetary, Hoy

We drove a very long way…..

Hoy High from the ferry

The river at Invermorrison

Beech wood in the Great Glen

Taken near Tongue looking up the Kyle of Tongue towards Mealain Liath

We learned new skills

A Neil Robertson Stretcher aka the Straightjacket

Clickimin Broch, Lerwick

And now at the close of the year, we finally rest, taking our time over everything as for a lot of the year, time is something we have so precious little of. 

I hope 2009 was good for you.  I hope 2010 is even better.

Helen

 

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7 Responses to “Some photographs from 2009”

1. taddoe Says:
   December 15th, 2009 at 8:11 am

   Thank ypu for providing us with good blogs and great pictures. I hope we’ll see many more in 2010. Have a good time with your friends and family over the festive season;
   carol

2. thelandlady Says:
   December 15th, 2009 at 8:41 am

   Amazing pictures, really enjoyed looking at your year- hope the next one is even better!

3. Jill Says:
   December 15th, 2009 at 9:33 am

   What brilliant and varied photos! Thank you for sharing them with us. Good luck for 2010!

4. Old Git Says:
   December 16th, 2009 at 3:11 pm

   Great photos ,as usual,never a duff picture on your blog, all interesting,some very bonnie,although,not enough moutains for me! More blogs in 2010 please!

5. Old Git Says:
   December 16th, 2009 at 3:20 pm

   Sorry, I meant to type mountains!! Old Gits cant type,or spell!

6. Kingdomcat Says:
   December 16th, 2009 at 4:12 pm

   That’s a shame Old Git, I was just going to agree with you. More moutons, a carnivore can never have too many moutons
   A really lovely résumé of 2009 DoaD. I’d like that Hairy Fairy for the top of my willow-leaved peartree!

7. Greg USA Says:
   December 19th, 2009 at 1:03 am

   Thank you for these lovely highlights and for your always interesting Blog, Helen. May you and yours enjoy a lovely Christmas.

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